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Dorset Music Service

4 days ago

Do you live in Dorset and like jazz or want to discover more about it?Are you in full time education and under the age of 21?Do you play the trumpet or trombone?If so, come along for a free taster session with the Dorset Youth Jazz Orchestra!For more details, and to register your interest, visit www.dorsetmusicservice.org.uk ... See MoreSee Less

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Dorset Music Service

1 week ago

Do you live in Dorset and like jazz or want to discover more about it?Are you in full time education and under the age of 21?Do you play an instrument?If so, come along for a free taster session with the Dorset Youth Jazz Orchestra!For more details, and to register your interest, visit www.dorsetmusicservice.org.uk ... See MoreSee Less

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Dorset Music Service

1 week ago

A fantastic event from the Early Years South West Stronger Practice Hub. Come along to a practical session where we will look at the benefits of using music to support babies development. Join us as we explore how music is essential to human connection, how music can encourage early communication, and how music supports wellbeing and regulation. This hands on session will give you tools and ideas to use in your setting and inspire you to get creative. Use the link to book -us8.list-manage.com/survey?u=bbec643126697d1e2c747b730&id=7c1dd507a3&attribution=false ... See MoreSee Less

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Dorset Music Service

3 weeks ago

Children aged 7-12 years are invited to join the 'Fowl Play' samba group for this family-friendly workshop at Shroton, near Blandford Forum.To book a place, contact fowlplaysamba@gmail.com or hmalabar@hotmail.co.uk ... See MoreSee Less

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Dorset Music Service

3 weeks ago

October is #BlackHistoryMonth, an event that has been taking place for more than 30 years. It should be a time to celebrate and learn about the achievements of Black Britons throughout history. It can also be an opportunity for us to stop and consider how we represent Black history, not just during October and not just in lessons, but throughout the year.Why not use the listening calendar and playlist to celebrate black composers and inspire and deepen your listening!Visit the Black History Month website ... See MoreSee Less

Black History Month 2025

www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk

Discover the pioneers celebrated during Black History Month 2025, highlighting achievements in literature, music, sport, business, academia, and more. Inspiring change and innovation.

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Dorset Music Service

3 weeks ago

The Thomas Hardye School is proud to reveal we have been awarded a position as a Lead School for Music in Dorset as welll as a Music Mark of Recognition for Ambition and Quality in Music Education. The Thomas Hardye School, Wessex Schools Music, Thomas Hardye Sixth Form ... See MoreSee Less

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Dorset Music Service

3 weeks ago

We are delighted to announce our 6 Lead schools for Music in Dorset. These schools have stepped up to support the Octagon Music Hub in delivering high quality music education for the children and young people of Dorset. We are so grateful for their support and dedication to improving musical outcomes for our young people and look forward to working with them across the academic year.Our Lead Schools are;Prince of Wales First SchoolThomas HardyeFerndown MiddleThe GryphonCoastland CollegeWestfield Arts AcademyLead schools are trailblazers in music education - not just participants. They are facilitators of the Octagon Music Hub’s vision and will help shape the future of music in schools by working alongside the Hub to inspire and innovate. ... See MoreSee Less

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Dorset Music Service

4 weeks ago

Do you play the trombone? Do you live in Dorset and like jazz or want to discover more about it?Are you in full time education and under the age of 21?If so, come along for a free taster session with the Dorset Youth Jazz Orchestra!For more details, and to register your interest, visit www.dorsetmusicservice.org.uk ... See MoreSee Less

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Dorset Music Service

1 month ago

From our partners Take Art - Musician / Songwriters required.Take Art is seeking one or two freelance musicians/songwriters to deliver two projects in the Southwest of England working with young children and their families. Engagement period 1 December 2025 – 31 March 2026. Application deadline 21 October 2025. Full details can be found on the Take Art website takeart.org/news/sing-our-story-musicians-songwriters-required ... See MoreSee Less

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Dorset Music Service

2 months ago

Routes Into Music - Young People's Career ExpoMonday 20th October 2025, 10:30am-2:30pmThomas Hardye School, DorchesterAn engaging conference day for students, and their teachers, to explore the diverse career opportunities within the music industryFor students in Years 9-13For more info and to book, go to: buff.ly/wHQ6jkt ... See MoreSee Less

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Dorset Music Service

2 months ago

A fantastic opportunity for music teachers to join a wonderful music department! ... See MoreSee Less

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www.ths.wessex.ac

The Thomas Hardye School is a 13-18 mixed comprehensive school with 2300 on roll including 800 in the Sixth Form. It is a part of the Wessex Multi Academy Trust. We can offer excellent working conditi...

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Dorset Music Service

2 months ago

Do you play the alto saxophone?Do you live in Dorset and like jazz or want to discover more about it?Are you in full time education and under the age of 21?If so, come along for a free taster session with the Dorset Youth Jazz Orchestra!For more details, and to register your interest, visit buff.ly/du8GOB1 ... See MoreSee Less

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Dorset Music Service

2 months ago

Do you play the tenor saxophone? Do you live in Dorset and like jazz or want to discover more about it?Are you in full time education and under the age of 21?If so, come along for a free taster session with the Dorset Youth Jazz Orchestra!We can provide you with an instrument if you are an alto sax player but would like to move onto the tenor.For more details, and to register your interest, visit buff.ly/du8GOB1 ... See MoreSee Less

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Dorset Music Service

2 months ago

Do you play the baritone saxophone? Do you live in Dorset and like jazz or want to discover more about it?Are you in full time education and under the age of 21?If so, come along for a free taster session with the Dorset Youth Jazz Orchestra!We can provide you with an instrument if you are an alto or tenor sax player but would like to move onto the baritone.For more details, and to register your interest, visit buff.ly/du8GOB1 ... See MoreSee Less

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Dorset Music Service

2 months ago

Do you play the trumpet? Do you live in Dorset and like jazz or want to discover more about it?Are you in full time education and under the age of 21?If so, come along for a free taster session with the Dorset Youth Jazz Orchestra!For more details, and to register your interest, visit buff.ly/du8GOB1 ... See MoreSee Less

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Dorset Music Service

2 months ago

Do you play the trombone? Do you live in Dorset and like jazz or want to discover more about it?Are you in full time education and under the age of 21?If so, come along for a free taster session with the Dorset Youth Jazz Orchestra!For more details, and to register your interest, visit buff.ly/du8GOB1 ... See MoreSee Less

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Dorset Music Service

2 months ago

Do you live in Dorset and like jazz or want to discover more about it?Are you in full time education and under the age of 21?Do you play an instrument?If so, come along for a free taster session with the Dorset Youth Jazz Orchestra!For more details, and to register your interest, visit buff.ly/du8GOB1 ... See MoreSee Less

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Dorset Music Service

2 months ago

Do you play the guitar?Do you live in Dorset and like jazz or want to discover more about it?Are you in full time education and under the age of 21?If so, come along for a free taster session with the Dorset Youth Jazz Orchestra!For more details, and to register your interest, visit buff.ly/du8GOB1 ... See MoreSee Less

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Dorset Music Service

2 months ago

Do you play the bass guitar and/or the double bass?Do you live in Dorset and like jazz or want to discover more about it?Are you in full time education and under the age of 21?If so, come along for a free taster session with the Dorset Youth Jazz Orchestra!For more details, and to register your interest, visit buff.ly/du8GOB1 ... See MoreSee Less

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Dorset Music Service

2 months ago

Do you live in Dorset and like jazz or want to discover more about it?Are you in full time education and under the age of 21?Do you play an instrument?If so, come along for a free taster session with the Dorset Youth Jazz Orchestra!For more details, and to register your interest, visit buff.ly/du8GOB1 ... See MoreSee Less

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Lead Schools for Dorset Announced!

We are delighted to announce our 6 Lead schools for Music in Dorset. These schools have stepped up to support the Octagon Music Hub in

Take Art – Musician / Songwriters required.

From our partners Take Art – Musician / Songwriters required.Take Art is seeking one or two freelance musicians/songwriters to deliver two projects in the Southwest

Routes into Music: Careers Expo for Young People – 20th October 2025

An engaging conference day for students, and their teachers, to explore the diverse career opportunities within the music industry. For students in years 9 – 13.

What we offer

Schools & Settings

Making Music

Instrumental Learning

Resources

Musical Inclusion

Training & CPD

In the Dorset area

In the Somerset area